“The ridge is a fell-walkers' delight. A constantly changing scene, beautiful and dramatic views, fine situation and an interesting course throughout make this a walk to remember”
A Wainwright
The name says it all really, the Crinkle Crags are a fine rocky ridge taking in several summits and a few short scrambles along the way.
The Crinkles are one of the classics, it's challenging, exciting and an absolute must, the views are superb. It's an amazing sight to behold that you'll be chewing at the bit to get the adventure under way.
Our instructors are experts in this terrain and will safely navigate from the Old Dungeon Ghyll taking in the spectacular views that this challenging ridge has to offer.
“A favourite of all fellwalkers, Bowfell is a mountain that commands attention whenever it appears in a view”
A Wainwright
From the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel we will follow the path that climbs to Red Tarn, this is a good path which leads to the summit of the First Crinkle.
From here on the path becomes a little rockier, a short climb leads to the summit of the Second Crinkle, Long Top the highest of the Crinkles.
Wonderful and ever changing views will be seen all along the ridge looking down to the Langdale Valley and across to the Langdale Pikes.
A gentle path leads around the rest of the summits on the ridge before descending to Three Tarns.
From Three Tarns the path descends the long path of The Band, an easy descent back to the Langdale Valley.
An optional addition to this route is to add the summit of Bowfell, a wonderful summit and the sixth highest in the Lake District.
Each participant will be required to bring suitable equipment for their chosen event, please see Kit List tab above.
Where to meet: The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Langdale
Postcode: LA22 9JY
Grid Reference: NY 286 061
Directions
From Ambleside: Leave on the A593, signposted to Langdale and Coniston, follow this road until the junction with Ellers Brow, turn right onto Ellers Brow, signposted to Chapel Stile and Langdale.
Follow this road through the village of Chapel Stile and continue past the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel to the right, continue along this lane to the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, on the right, there is a National Trust pay and display car park outside the Hotel for walkers.
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A great guided walk.. Review by Alison
We booked a guide for the day to walk to the Crinkle crags and Bowfell. Our guide was called James, an extremely nice and gentle chap. Very knowledgeable about the lakes and our walk. It was extremely windy on top of the fells and a bit of a challenge for him, but he was very sensible and we took a more sheltered route. Unfortunately Bowfell wasn't possible really as the fog was so bad. Highly recommend booking a guide from these guys. This is our 3rd guide and they've all been great. (Posted on 04/10/2016)
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